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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.73, 979.42 and 579.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.73, 979.42 and 579.51 is: 798.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.73 : 979.42 = 579.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.73/979.42 = 579.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.73x = 979.42 × 579.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.73x = 567,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,583.68/710.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.59

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